Oriental Basin

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A major lunar feature known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Moon,' about 600 miles wide, straddling the near and far sides. Artemis 2 is the first mission where humans have seen it in daylight. It's a high-priority science target.

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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Flies Around the Moon (Official Broadcast)

NASA’s Artemis II Crew Flies Around the Moon (Official Broadcast)

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A major lunar feature known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Moon,' about 600 miles wide, straddling the near and far sides. Artemis 2 is the first mission where humans have seen it in daylight. It's a high-priority science target.